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Originally Posted by HoustonHorns
Come on, it's not that bad. Yea, it's not the best dessign, but this looks much better than anything going up in the Energy Corridor to me. At least there isn't a hulking, concrete parking garage in front of it. It looks pretty good from ground-level and the parking seems to be well-hidden (it might even be underground). I think it'll turn out kind of like the Bowie where it looks nice from some angles and bulky from others. But overall, I think it'll be very good infill for the area.
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I agree. I hated the design at first and then decided I liked it, Kevin liked it and now doesn't, others have been more consistent in liking or disliking it. It's continuing to grow on me. I still can't buy into the Northshore with its 3-tier graduated box design. I find that thing to be hideous, yet it's popular with many on the forum who seem to be more knowledgeable about architecture.
The worst feature about 500 W 2nd is its bulk/length, especially in that it faces Auditorium Shores. But if bulk is necessary for office buildings then so be it; we need more than just residential, hotels, and entertainment downtown.
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